Duncan POWERSTAGE 200 User manual

Brand: Duncan

Model: POWERSTAGE 200

Category: Audio amplifiers

Type: User manual

POWERSTAGE 200

User Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

This symbol of a lightning ash inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltages” within the player’s enclosure that

may be of magnitude so as to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

This symbol of an explanation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user

of the presence of important operating and safety information in the documents

accompanying the player.

This warning indicates that the marked surface and adjacent surfaces can attain

temperatures that may be hot to the touch.

This symbol indicates the proper attachment point for the protective earth safety

ground. In the case of any repairs being conducted by a qualied electrical repair

technician, the wire connecting the earth terminal of the IEC power socket to the

chassis must be connected only to the attachment point indicated by this symbol.

See all safety markings on bottom and back of product.

Important Safety Instrucitons

1. Read this instruction manual in its entirety before operating the equipment.

Keep the manual for future reference.

2. Observe all safety precautions, warnings and instructions noted in this manual.

3. WARNING – To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this

equipment to moisture. Keep this device away from sources of water such as

pools, bathtubs and sinks. Do not expose to rain, dripping/splashing water or

sprayed liquids. Do not place objects lled with liquids on the top.

4. Unplug from power source before cleaning. Clean only with dry cloth.

5. This product requires ventilation to operate properly. Do not block the fan

opening or the vents on the side of the chassis. Maintain at least 4” clearance on all

sides and top.

6. Keep this product away from sources of heat and open ame such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

7. Make sure that the power cord is intact and undamaged before using it. Do not

use cords with visible damage to the insulation or end connectors. Protect the

power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

8. This device is equipped with a safety feature that requires the use of a three-pin

grounding plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug by using

an adapter or any other means such as removing the third, grounding prong. If the

provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician about replacing an

obsolete power outlet or obtain the proper IEC power cord for your area.

9. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

10. Do not attempt to operate if the unit has been damaged in any way.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

POWERSTAGE 200

User Manual

13. CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! There are no

user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as

power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. WARNING – Due to the potential for hot surfaces and high sound pressure

levels, this equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely

to be present.

Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is

encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device has been tested for and found to comply with Australia and New

Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32.

This device has been tested for and found to comply with Japan VCCI V3. This

is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used

near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio

interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

This device been tested and found to comply with Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue

6:2016. This device complies with CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

This device has been tested and found to comply with Europe’s EMC Directive

2014/30/EU. The standards applied were EN 55032 and EN 55035.

This device has been tested and found to comply with product safety directive EN

62368-1 for Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment.

EU, AS/NZ and Japan deviations have been included in testing.

Note: Any changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by

Seymour Duncan could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Recycling Information

This symbol indicates this product is classied as Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union and should not be discarded with

household waste. Other territories may vary.

Before Using Your Amplier

VERIFY YOUR AC CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AND CAPACITY: This amplier is designed

to accommodate line voltages from 100 to 240VAC, 50/60Hz. Connection to

voltages outside this range my cause erratic operation or result in irreparable

damage to the unit. The warranty does not cover damage caused by connection

to voltages below 100VC or above 240VAC. There are no user serviceable parts

inside the chassis. Do not attempt to open the product or service it yourself.

Under maximum load conditions this amplier may require heavy current draw.

To ensure proper performance and avoid potential safety hazards, connect only to

circuits that can provide a minimum of 15 amps of current. Avoid connecting to the

same circuit as other high-current consumers such as heating devices, microwave

ovens and high-wattage lighting as this may cause circuit breakers or fuses to

blow. Avoid connecting any audio equipment to the same circuit as equipment

Top Panel

1. Level Control – controls the overall loudness of the amplier.

2. Bass Control – provides 10dB of boost or cut at 87Hz.

3. Midrange Control – provides 10dB of boost or cut at 645Hz.

4. Treble Control – provides 8.5dB of boost or cut at 4.4kHz.

5. Presence Control – provides 6.5dB of boost or cut at 11.6kHz

6. Headphone Level Control – controls the loudness of the headphones only.

Adjust after setting the overall loudness with the Level control.

7. Pre-Post EQ push-button – low position places the feed to the headphone

amplier and the balanced line amplier post EQ. High position is pre-EQ. Note

that pre/post EQ selection does not affect the signal to the speaker output jack.

8. Cabinet Simulation push-button – low position places the feed to the

headphone amplier and the balanced line amplier post cabinet simulation. High

position is pre-cabinet simulation. Note that cabinet simulation is not present at

the speaker output jack.

9. Power Indicator – lights when AC power is present and the power switch is

turned on.

10. Power Amp Clip/Over-Current Indicator – this is a dual-purpose indicator.

The primary function is to warn when the power amp is 1dB away from clipping.

The secondary function is to indicate when an over-current condition exists on

the speaker output jack, such as a shorted speaker cable. See detailed explanation

under “Protection Features”.

11. Pre-Amp Clip/Status Indicator – this is also a dual-purpose indicator. The

primary function is to indicate when any portion of the preamp is within 6dB

of clipping. See more information under “Preparing for use”. The secondary

function is to indicate the status of the power supply/power amp module. When lit

continuously, the module has shut itself down due to one or more fault conditions.

See detailed explanation under “Protection Features”.

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2 3

Panel Layouts, Control Functions and Input/Output Jacks

with motors such as compressors, refrigerators or air conditioners as this can

cause high levels of unwanted noise in your sound or dips in power as motors start up.

SET UP: Place the unit on a rm, level surface. Do not plug or unplug an instrument

or speaker while the amplier is turned on.

HEAT AND VENTILATION: Make sure to allow space around the sides. Back and

top for air circulation. Avoid use in extremely hot locations with direct exposure to

sunlight or placement near heating equipment. Avoid use in moist or high humidity

areas. Do not block fan opening or vent holes on the side. Allow for adequate air

ow and do not place coats or blankets over the amplier.

Rear Panel

12. Input Jack (1/4” mono) – Plug your main audio signal in here.

13. Auxiliary Input Jack (1.35mm Stereo) – This input feeds the headphone

amplier only. Plug your music storage device in here.

14. Headphone Output Jack (1/4” Stereo) – Plug your headphones in here.

15. Balanced Line Output (Male XLR) – This is an instrument level, balanced

output intended to drive the input of a mixing board.

16. Speaker Output Jack (Dual 1/4” mono) – Connect your speaker cabinet here.

17. Power Switch – turns mains power to the internal circuitry on and off.

18. Power Cord receptacle – Always use the appropriate power cord for the

region in which you will be playing. The current rating should be adequate to

sustain a minimum of 600W of continuous power being drawn from the line.

Making Connections

Refer to Connection Guide to the right

MAKE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FIRST

• Use a minimum of 14AWG stranded wire a maximum of 10 feet in length. Longer

cable runs should use heavier wire. The speaker wires should be twisted in order

to minimize radiated noise at the power amp switching frequency. Do not use

shielded cable.

• The power amplier operates in Bridge-Tied-Load conguration. Therefore, it

is important that no ground connections are made in the power amp-to-speaker

connection.

• WARNING – Do not connect to speaker loads totaling less than 4Ω.

CONNECT INPUT SIGNAL LINES - Use high-quality, shielded cable and ¼” phone plugs.

PREPARING FOR USE

• Turn Level control down

• Connect AC cord. Observe all precautions noted in safety information.

• Actuate power switch. The two Red LEDS will light for a few seconds and then

the Blue power LED will light, indicating that the amplier is ready to use.

• If either or both Red LEDs remain lit, turn power off and check speaker

cables for short circuits. Power can be applied with the speaker cables

removed to verify the presence of a short and to isolate which cable has a

problem.

• Set up proper input level by observing the Preamp Clip indicator (3rd LED)

and turning up the output of the preceding audio device until the Preamp Clip

indicator just begins to light on the highest peaks of your playing. It may be

necessary to readjust this after setting up the EQ on the PS200.

• Turn the Level control up slowly as you begin playing. Adjust for desired

loudness.

WARNING! This amplier is capable of producing very high sound pressure levels.

Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing

damage. Set the Level control for a safe listening level or use hearing protection.

• Adjust Global EQ to compensate for any room anomalies and to ne tune your

sound.

SHUTTING DOWN:

• Turn power switch to “Off” position before removing any cables.

WARNING! - Amplier housing may be hot after extended, high-power playing

sessions. Allow adequate cooling time before handling.

Connection Guide

Protection Features

This amplier has several features designed protect it under worst case conditions.

POWER AMP CLIP / OVER-CURRENT / OVER-TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

This LED serves multiple purposes, indicating the following:

• Power Amp voltage clipping

• Power Amp current limiting

• Power Amp over-temperature warning

LIGHTING OF THIS INDICATOR CAN BE CAUSED BY THE FOLLOWING:

• Shorted speaker cable

• Speaker voice coil shorted to speaker pole piece or frame.

• Either + or – output signal connected to Ground.

• Total speaker impedance (parallel combination of speakers/cabinets) in excess of

maximum rating.

• Level control set too high.

• Internal fault. Contact manufacturer for repairs.

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION: The over-temperature circuit monitors

the temperature in the output stage and power supply. As the temperature in

either approaches 125°C, the Pwr Amp Clip/O.C. indicator will light continuously.

When the temperature reaches 150°C, the amplier will shut down until the

temperature drops below 120°C, at which point it will reset.

Lighting of the “Temp” indicator can be caused by the following:

• Lack of air circulation around amplier.

• Blocked vents.

• Blocked or stopped cooling fan.

• Excessively high ambient temperatures.

• Heavy loading of output (low impedance loads) coupled with high power

demand.

• Combinations of any or all the above.

PREAMP CLIP / STATUS INDICATOR

This LED also serves multiple purposes, indicating the following.

• Preamp voltage clip warning – the LED will begin to light when the input signal

is 6dB below the level of clipping. You should adjust the output level of the audio

device directly feeding the PS200 so that this LED ashes on signal peaks.

• Protect Status of the power supply/power amp module – when lit continuously,

the amplier has shut itself down and entered protect mode due to potentially

destructive overload conditions. In these cases, the amplier will typically resume

operation after a short delay or after the overload condition has been eliminated.

Some causes are:

• Severe overcurrent conditions and/or a short circuit on the speaker output.

• Over-temperature conditions due to heavy loading at high output levels.

• Over-temperature conditions due to inadequate air ow or excessively high

ambient temperatures.

• Internal fault. Contact manufacturer for repairs.

Tone Control Response

Tech Specs

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Output Power

• 4Ω load – 210W @ 1% THD+N, 1kHz

• 4Ω load – 255W @ 10% THD+N, 1kHz

• 8Ω load – 117W @ 1% THD+N, 1kHz

• Continuous Output Power without thermal shutdown

• @ 120VAC/60Hz – 140W

• @ 230VAC/50Hz – 130W

• Nominal Mains voltage

• 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Maximum Input Power

• 400W Max

• Total Power efciency

• Po = 200W - 78%

*Specications above are for an ambient temperature of 25°C, signal frequency

of 1 kHz. Higher ambient temperatures or restricted air ow will result in

earlier actuation of thermal shutdown circuitry.

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

• Speaker Outputs

• THD + N @ 1kHz, full rated power - ≤1%

• THD + N @ 1kHz, 10V out, 4Ω load – 0.003%

• Output referenced idle noise – ≤92µV, A-weighted

• Dynamic Range, A-weighted – 109dB

• Bandwidth – 5 Hz to 50 kHz ± 3 dB, 20 Hz to 20kHz @ nominal power

• EQ Parameters

• Bass +/- 10 dB @ 87 Hz

• Midrange +/- 10 dB @ 645 Hz

• Treble +/- 8.5 dB @ 4.4 kHz

• Presence +/- 6.8 dB @ 11.6 kHz

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Ambient Operating Temperature – 0° to 50°C

• Relative Humidity – 85%, non-condensing

• Altitude, operating – 2000m (6500 ft.)

• Weight – 2.87 lbs.

Limited Warranty

Seymour Duncan offers the original purchaser a one-year limited warranty on

both labor and materials from the day this product is purchased. We will repair or

replace this product at our option if it fails due to faulty workmanship or materials

during this period. Defective products can be returned to your USA dealer,

international distributor, or sent direct to our factory postage prepaid along with

dated proof of purchase (e.g., original store receipt) and RMA number. Call or

email our factory for an RMA number which must be written on the outside of the

box. We reserve the right to refuse boxes without an RMA written on the outside.

As you might expect this warranty does not apply if you’ve modied the unit or

treated it unkindly. We can assume no liability for any incidental or consequential

damages which may result from the use of this product. Any warranties implied in

fact or by law are limited to the duration of this express limited warranty.

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Duncan POWERSTAGE 200 User manual

Brand: Duncan

Model: POWERSTAGE 200

Category: Audio amplifiers

Type: User manual

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